Event EDDYFEST! October 21st, Sunday in the Lakes

[MarvinsMom]

made it home safe and in opne piece, many thanks to Eddy for organizing this meet, and lovely to see so  many fine* machines in one place. and i hope that those who braved the weather all had a safe journey home. it was good to meet you all even if we did disappear to the museum and the cafe! Even better to see Eddy again, and looking well to.

 

here are our pics from outside where it was wet (sadly, still cannot plan for the weather....)

 

ah squiredawson's Humber, i desire this car VERY MUCH INDEED

 

 

and once fortified with tea and cake, these pictures are taken inside

[Squire_Dawson]

A splendid day out. Fortunately the sun burnt through the low cloud. Nice to meet up with people and meet Eddy, a gentleman, and his impressive Caddy. The museum was also very good, deceptive in its size because there was a lot of stuff in it. By the time we emerged hours later a lot of people had already left! Deffo would come again.

 

P.S. The jacking point cover has been found... on the driveway.

[Ghosty]

Glad you've been reunited with your jacking point cover.

 

 

 

I think the Snipe got the best seat in the house...

 

 

Nice to finally see the bike in the flesh.

 

 

 

 

Late registration madness - imported '50s Traction on an X suffix.

 

 

 

 

[Jim Bell]

Some punters on the way out of the museum weren't sure whether our cars were meant to be exhibits or not and felt that they should have a look at them all just in case.

[Ghosty]

 

Oh, here's one for Wobbler - an Invacar was hiding in a corner of the museum (this was the best possible photo of it). Don't misinterpret the sign, it's conventionally powered.

 

Also, it has a steering wheel!

[Jim Bell]

Also cheers to whomever left Mercedes Enthusiasm magazines in the SLK. Will deffo be getting a thumbing.

[MikeR]

looks good , I was going to try for this , then the day got triple booked !!

[eddyramrod]

I'll have you know I deliberately and specifically asked the Squire to park the Humber where he did.  There was no possible position that could have been better.  And again, thanks everyone, I'm so glad you all enjoyed it.

[chaseracer]

Also cheers to whomever left Mercedes Enthusiasm magazines in the SLK. Will deffo be getting a thumbing.

 

You're very welcome.  I wasn't taking them home! 

[omegod]

Did Eddie get to at least sit in the Rover bike ?

[eddyramrod]

Yes I did!  OK, box ticked now, carry on...

[Squire_Dawson]

I'll have you know I deliberately and specifically asked the Squire to park the Humber where he did.  There was no possible position that could have been better.  And again, thanks everyone, I'm so glad you all enjoyed it.

 

Thank you sir. I am sorry to have missed you when I came out the museum. But, rest assured there will be other opportunities for you to ride in it.

[hairnet]

View for at least another hour

 

Good day out

 

Done more miles on more forms of transport than Fowler

 

Good job it's a short week next week zzzzzzzz

 

Hairnet delivery biatch signing off

[Conrad D. Conelrad]

My photos would just be repetitions, except these ones where I hid in a caravan and spied on everyone else.

 

 

[Doctormop]

An excellent day out despite the changeable weather

Great to meet everyone in such convivial surroundings special thanks to Eddy for welcoming everyone personally and to Squire Dawson for the ride in the Humber I’m still grinning from ear to ear.

I’m not always good in social situations and often try to melt into the background but really enjoyed every conversation today, Thanks again to everyone.

[Guest Hooli]

What an excellent day. We got a lot bigger turn out than I expected. Plus I got to travel in Squire's most charming automotive conveyance. Just look at the speed blur six up!

[Richard]

P.S. The jacking point cover has been found... on the driveway.

 

Does that mean you heard something else falling off on the motorway?

[Lacquer Peel]

It was good to make it to an Autoshite meet up after about 10 years on the forum. I sat in Conrad's real Mini and found it surprisingly comfortable. I sat in Eddy's Caddy and found it unsurprisingly like a pokey 1970s gentleman's club. I drove an Autoshite bike to a foreign* land, put faces to names and drove a quick very yellow car. Excellent day, thanks Eddy and all who turned up. I took photos of mannequins and a sign as well.

[Ghosty]

I looked up the SD1 Vitesse sitting at the museum.

 

It has a valid MOT but hasn't been taxed since 1991?

[eddyramrod]

This might take a while...

And yes, I did finally get to sit in it!  It's got the makings of a rather good little car, I think.

I got to sit in Hooli's Jag too.  It's been too long since I had a Jag, I think it'll have to happen soon...

I saved this space specially for Jo and Kerry, as I knew they were coming by Mini.

I got to sit in the Humber too.  Oh YES!

Big Zit looks much nicer now than when I had it!

Djimbob wanted to show off his Vauxhall shirt, so we found the only Vauxhall anyone had brought (thanks Chodweaver!).

With a bit more care I could probably have made this look like a genuine photo from 1967!

Got to advertise, right?

I really should order myself some HubNut stickers...

And there we have it.  Bloody good day out there, spoiled only slightly by 1: the rain, and 2: not being able to drive.  I did get to sit in some rather nice cars, and everyone who went round the museum loved it.  Even lunch wasn't bad!  Sorry I had to skip off in the afternoon, but my driver had a Subsequent Engagement.  Never mind, I was ready for an outbreak of peace and quiet by then.

THANK YOU to all who showed up, especially from far and wide.  Those I've met before, great to see you again; those I hadn't, lovely to see you too.

 

Any appetite for a repeat in the spring?

[Guest Hooli]

 

Any appetite for a repeat in the spring?

 

 

Only if Memphis turns up, that was false advertising getting us all there to meet her!

[eddyramrod]

I didn't realise Memphis had such a fan club!  I'll make sure she comes next time.

[loserone]

Ha! Someone took a picture of [a sticker in the window of] my car!

 

Least popular car at meet for unloved cars winner.

 

(Sorry, I don't think I could have hacked the Suzuki over the top in the rain)

[MarvinsMom]

oh yes. the repeat performance in the spring, that is.

[Doctormop]

A repeat performance in the Spring would be most acceptable; We could probably do with a slightly rainier day though!

[wuvvum]

Ghosty's shirts don't get any more subtle do they?

[eddyramrod]

To which I say, Good For Ghosty!

[eddyramrod]

Well... I did perpetrate some talk of a Spring fest, didn't I?  It's now Spring, and I've done exactly nothing towards such a fest, so hearty apogolies for that.  However...

I've applied for a new job, and if I get it, I'll be working weekends, which would make a Spring fest impossible.  So, if this disappoints anyone, I am genuinely sorry, but it'll be for the best.

 

Thought it might be a good idea to keep you all updated.

[Jim Bell]

Good luck with the job dude, that's the important bit.

[loserone]

When do you start Eddy? There's always before then! Bonne chance mister

 

I see our previous Eddyfest location has been noted by others..